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FSW History Professor Receives National Grant For “Lynching in LaBelle” Project
FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – LABELLE, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500...
“Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach!” McKeown Authors First-Ever Mound House Book
By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com While the iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach traces its history back over 2,000 years to...
Shangri-La Springs Offers Organic Garden Tours
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2020) – Shangri-La Springs, a historic property in downtown Bonita Springs, is again offering organic...
Mound House Marks 5th Anniversary!
New Book & Store Sale Celebrate Milestone By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com The iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach, one of...
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2020 General Election Information And Guides: Important Information For Registered Voters In Lee County
The general election is rapidly approaching and as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect Lee County, voters are encouraged to prepare as they head to the polls. Deciding how to vote ahead of time will minimize last-minute stress on the election system. Lee County will vote on more than just...
Tampa Museum Of Art Celebrates Stories Of Women
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Museum of Art opens a brand new exhibition, HerStory: Stories of Ancient Heroines and Everyday Women. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, the exhibition explores the story of women in the ancient world through the depictions of goddesses, heroines, mythological characters, and everyday women in the...
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Launches Virtual Tour
BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla. (June 25, 2020) – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum announced today the highly anticipated release of its first virtual tour. Although the Museum is currently closed to the public, visitors from anywhere can now view the permanent and temporary exhibits that help share the Seminole...
Florida History: Ku Klux Klan exposed
Stetson Kennedy is known for being an author of several books and exposing the Ku Klux Klan. For more Florida history, check out Florida Time, a weekly column and newsletter that features Sunshine State everything. Sign up by texting FLORIDATIME to 33777. Stetson Kennedy appeared to be a proud member...
Florida launch range remains open; Falcon 9 mission postponed
If you would like to see more articles like this please support our coverage of the space program by becoming a Spaceflight Now Member . If everyone who enjoys our website helps fund it, we can expand and improve our coverage further. File photo of a Falcon 9 launch from...
Rapid COVID-19 testing slowly ramping up in Florida
Comprehensive rapid COVID-19 testing has been the holy grail in tracking the disease and is a pivotal component in plans to get the grounded economy up-and-running. Yet, in Florida, as elsewhere across the country, testing for the disease is episodic and restricted. Eligibility for a test requires permission from a...
Florida State Rep. Kristin Jacobs dies of cancer
By: WCTV Eyewitness News TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The environmentally focused Florida state Representative Kristin Jacobs has died after a bout with colon cancer. The Democrat from Broward county was 60 years old. She began her political career in 1998 as a county commissioner in Broward. Her time there lasted...
Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 23 new cases in Lee County, state cases top 15,000
As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, there have been 15,456 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 15,003 Florida residents and 453 non-Florida residents. There are 309 deaths reported and 1,955 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health . There have been 144,570 tests administered in...
Editors Choice
The 11th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration Is Planned for June 17 In Fort Myers
Submitted By: Kathy Becker The Lee County Black History Society, Dunbar Festival Committee, and the African Coalition of Southwest Florida are partnering to host the
May 31, 2023
Safety At The Gas Station, Addressing Speeding And Reckless Driving
Submitted By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Thefts at gas stations, across the United States, remain a concern for law enforcement. Like many other crimes of opportunity,
May 31, 2023
Hurricane Preparedness for Pets
Submitted By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM With every hurricane, we learn new lessons about being prepared and disaster planning. Hurricane Ian was no exception. It
May 31, 2023
June Programs At Riverdale Public Library
Submitted By: Courtney Barr Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the
May 31, 2023
Fringe Fort Myers
Mark your calendars for SWFL’s first Fringe Fort Myers! Fringe Fort Myers, presented by the Alliance for the Arts June 1st – 4th, is the
May 31, 2023
Lehigh Acres Community Gathers For An Unforgettable Fireworks Show Hosted By Victory Town Center
Lehigh Acres tightly-knit community renowned for its strong sense of unity and commitment to giving back, is set to host an awe-inspiring fireworks show, organized
May 31, 2023
